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What is the hemisphere of the Moon that always faces the Earth called?
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The hemisphere of the Moon that always faces the Earth is known as the in close proximity to side of the Moon. Further it is called as far side of the Moon and in the past referred to as the dark side of the Moon.
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The Moon's near side always faces earth due to what?
The moon's near side always faces earth because of the definition of the word "near". If it didn't always face earth, it wouldn't be known as the "near side".
The same side of the moon always faces what?
The Earth.
Does the far side or the near side of the moon always face the earth?
It always faces away from the earth
Why does the moon look different as it orbits around the earth?
The moon looks different as it orbits the earth because different portions of it are lit up by the sun and visible to the earth. Half of the moon is always lit by the sun, and half is always facing earth, and when those two halves overlap it creates the portion visible to us.
Explain why one side of the moon always faces toward the Earth while the other side always faces away form the Earth.?
It's watching us!
What is the phase of the moon that happens when the lighted half faces away from earth?
If the hemisphere that is 'lit' is facing away from the earth then it is a new moon
How are solstices and equinox related to seasons?
They are related to seasons because of the tilt. When the Earth tilts the sun faces the Southern Hemisphere so since the nothern hemisphere has no light we have summer in the southern, but when the sun moves in to the northern hemisphere we have winter.
How many faces on a hemisphere?
there are 2 faces on a hemisphere the round side and the flat side
How many faces on hemisphere?
there are 2 faces on a hemisphere the round side and the flat side
What is caused by the earth spinning on its axis?
Day and night. One half of the Earth is always illuminated by the Sun, while the other half faces away. The spinning of the Earth is called its rotation.
What is caused by earth spinning on its axis?
Day and night. One half of the Earth is always illuminated by the Sun, while the other half faces away. The spinning of the Earth is called its rotation.
Why are smiley faces called smiley faces?
Because they are always smiling at you!!!!!Because they are faces and they are smiley
